As summer approaches I like to stitch on at least one patriotic work-in-progress.

This summer we have some traveling to do and I actually need to pick up a few small pieces to stitch on and I can’t decide…

This is Quaker Star from Bent Creek.

The model in the picture is stitched on 28 count Linen with Read the rest of this entry

With Mother’s Day coming up this weekend I’ve got “mother” themed things on the brain.

This is Mother’s Arms from Mirabilia Designs. I will throw a confession in here, I was actually surprised to see that this was a Mirabilia leaflet, it seems different than their usual releases – but, in a good way.

When I think of Mirabilia I usually think of fancy ladies sitting on invisible stools or of colorful mermaids swimming through imaginary waters. I love the colors and the symbols of motherhood Read the rest of this entry

This is part of Nora Corbett‘s Stitching Fairy series, in particular this fairy represents Linen.

Model stitched on 32 Ct. French Lace Linen with Crescent Colours floss, Kreinik #4 braid, and Mill Hill beads.

I chose the Linen Fairy as our chart of the week to encourage you to try something new in your stitching. If you’re generally an aida stitcher, pick up a piece of linen or evenweave this week and give it a shot. Grab a copy of the free guide here on the site to help you get started and enjoy.

Or maybe you’ve never done a project that included beads added to it like this one does, Read the rest of this entry

If you’ve been reading at Stitching the Night Away for any length of time you’ve probably caught on that I like seeing owls in cross stitch, so this week’s featured chart probably comes as no surprise to you.

If you’re new around here - welcome! I’m glad you’ve stopped by to chat and stitch

Night Owl is actually a complete cross stitch kit from Mill Hill.
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I’m honestly not sure what it is about this piece that captures my attention. I found myself staring at it fascinated for quite awhile when I was “window shopping” this morning.

This is Pea’s & Q’s from Cross Eyed Cricket (as in “mind your p’s and q’s, which is says across the top of the design.)

Model stitched on 30 count Hog Wild over-dyed linen using DMC floss. Stitch count: 139W x 141H.

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